Everything I dreamed of under one roof! Liberty is a very famous department style store that has a long history. Some of you may have heard of Liberty fabrics...it's ok if you haven't I just learned about them over here. They are very beautiful and sought after textiles on really nice fabrics that are exclusive to Liberty. There was an entire floor in the store devoted entirely to the fabric for clothing and upholstery that you could purchase. It was all a bit out of my price range but they were beautiful. That was not the best part of this store though. This store had clothing from every designer that I am in love with...Alexander McQueen, Vivian Westwood, Comme des Garcons, Paul Smith, and the list goes on. Not only did they have the regular collections they also have the designer level collections, some couture pieces, and an entire room of designer vintage pieces.
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| Liberty Store |
I'm pretty sure I have died and gone to a little corner of fashion heaven. I was so tempted to buy a phenomenal Alexander McQueen piece but quickly brought myself back to reality, no job and 4 more months of travel....plane tickets or a dress. It was a tough decision but in the end I walked out empty handed but totally inspired. While walking through the menswear department I was really encouraged because a lot of the stuff I have been designing is right on trend. There were even a couple of pieces that were very similar to what I just designed last year. I also discovered quite a few new brands I really liked in the contemporary design area.
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| The Blue Post |
As always, the rain began just as I walked out the door of Liberty so I went and had my first fish and chips of my trip at a historic pub called "The Blue Post". It's apparently where the Beatles used to come and meet with their manager. Maybe I sat in the same spot they did...you never know!
This week I also took some time during the day and actually window shopped Richmond,the town I am living near. There was a lot of stuff we have in the states (Gap, Banana Republic etc.) They also have their own version of Abercrombie or Hollister...I walked in there and right back out. No super short ripped jean shorts for me. I did find one new brand that I did like. It had lots of treats. It's called Ted Baker...check it out. They also do a lot of interesting fabric mixes like knits and woven. It was a nice little find.
As I wind my way through the ally ways in search of hidden shops I also stumbled upon a lovely hidden away church and cemetery. The days that I stumble upon those random treasures are always the best.
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| Weeping Willow Cemetery |
The way the willow tree was weeping gently over the headstones of the ancient cemetery was quite poetic. I had to just stop and take in the scene. I wandered my way back stopping into a few more shops and one thrift shop that had some great designer pieces...not in my size though.
I ended my day at my favorite local Kew Pub for a bit of reflection then listening to some live music which Lauren joined me for. It was quite an eclectic mix from the Congo Drums and dancing Lemurs, the men in their mid 50's band who gave the california girl a shout out and played a song that was not even remotely close to my generation and very loosely connected to california...so funny, and ending with a solo guy with the longest fullest sideburns I have ever seen in my life and a beautiful voice.
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| Dancing Lemurs and congo drums |
It was a funny night to say the least. All night people were asking me where my accent was from. I still can't get over the fact that I have an accent!
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